Rosie O'Donnell and Kelli: They're Not Together

Rosie O'Donnell and Kelli Carpenter are a popular lesbian couple. However, rumors had been flying around for months that the two had broken up. After refusing to discuss the rumors, Rosie O'Donnell, on her own satellite radio show on November 13, finally admitted that Kelli Carpenter moved out two years ago.

Big smiles from Rosie O'Donnell and Kelli to the public

It is rare for celebrities to present anything other than a picture perfect scene to the world when it comes to their relationships. They are always shown smiling big and holding hands with their significant others. They get on talk shows, like Oprah, and tell the audience that their relationships are perfect.

Can it happen to Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi?

A celebrity lesbian couple that recently appeared on Oprah was Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. The couple looked very happy together and the audience cheered them as they discussed their relationship. Ellen told the world that she could see herself with Portia de Rossi the rest of her life. However, when fans look at the life of celebrity relationships, few of them go the distance. The Rosie O'Donnell and Kelli split is not a huge surprise to those who know the way most celebrity relationships end up.

Why did Rosie O'Donnell and Kelli split?

In the past, Rosie O'Donnell has alluded to tension between her and Kelli Carpenter, but never said that she and Kelli were definitely breaking up. As reported in PopEater, when Rosie was a guest on Howard Stern, she said that her and Carpenter had "different styles of living." However, O'Donnell didn't say much and had refused to discuss rumors that had persisted over the months.

Rosie vowed to not talk about the relationship

Why did Rosie decide to spill the beans on her satellite radio show? According to MSNBC, Rosie had told USA Today back in October, "We're a family, we remain a family...Kelli and I love each other very much, and we are working on our issues. Those are the only words I am ever going to say. Ever. And that is something that has been agreed upon by all parties."

The Rosie O'Donnell and Kelli split is now out in the open because of Rosie's own words on satellite radio. Why Rosie decided to open up about it after saying she wouldn't, fans may never know.

Sources:

Rosie O'Donnell Talks Love Woes, Missed Romance With Angelina Jolie, PopEater

O'Donnell says partner moved out years ago, MSNBC